Census Bureau data for Lakeland city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Lakeland city
- What is the median household income in Lakeland city?
- The median household income in Lakeland city is $29,520 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Lakeland city?
- The poverty rate in Lakeland city is 40.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Lakeland city?
- $145,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Lakeland city?
- The median gross rent in Lakeland city is $859 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Lakeland city residents have a college degree?
- 10.8% of adults in Lakeland city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,943
Median Income
$29,520
Median Home Value
$145,900
Poverty Rate
40.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.0%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$10,205 (+52.8%)
Home Value:
+$87,100 (+148.1%)
Poverty Rate:
+3.6 pp (+9.9%)
Bachelor's+:
-2.6 pp (-19.4%)
Unemployment:
-9.9 pp (-100%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,943
Median Age
37.0
Female
48.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 50.7%
Black 48.7%
Two or More 0.6%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
0.1%
Cuban
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$29,520
±$6,784
-$45,144 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$44,476
Median Family Income
$23,691
Poverty Rate
40.1%
+30.2 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
64.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
32.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
12.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
19.1%
$10–15k
3.6%
$15–25k
18.0%
$25–35k
15.1%
$35–50k
25.5%
$50–75k
9.2%
$75–100k
1.7%
$100–150k
4.0%
$150–200k
3.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,350
Owner-Occupied
43.2%
Renter-Occupied
56.8%
Vacancy Rate
19.4%
Median Home Value
$145,900
-$127,000 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$859
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
28.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
30.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
13.4%
$50–100k
19.6%
$100–200k
19.1%
$200–300k
27.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
15.7%
$500–1k
74.6%
$1–1.5k
9.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
18.6%
1 vehicle
25.6%
2 vehicles
38.5%
3+
17.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
66.2%
2–4 units
1.9%
5–19 units
1.5%
20+ units
0.8%
Mobile home
27.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
20.1%
1940–1969
2.7%
1970–1999
9.9%
2000–2009
10.4%
2010+
8.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
89.4%
Bachelor's or Higher
10.8%
-23.4 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
3.4%
Some College / Associate
22.0%
Less Than High School
4.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
45.2%
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
-5.1 pp vs. state
Work from Home
15.0%
Self-Employed
5.0%
Government Workers
14.5%
Private For-Profit
80.5%
Industry
Retail
20.8%
Edu/Health
14.9%
Manufacturing
14.9%
Arts/Entmt.
13.8%
Finance
9.6%
Public Admin
9.0%
Construction
5.1%
Agriculture
3.1%
Wholesale
2.1%
Prof. Services
1.5%
Transportation
1.1%
Occupation
Sales
28.8%
Food Prep
24.4%
Production
23.4%
Management
12.8%
Construction
10.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
16.7 min
Drove Alone
47.3%
Carpool
4.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
15.0%
Walked
21.4%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,088
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
28.7%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
6.9%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.3%
5–9
3.9%
10–14
9.0%
15–19
13.7%
20–24
5.3%
25–34
9.5%
35–44
17.7%
45–54
7.4%
55–64
6.7%
65–74
3.1%
75–84
10.1%
85+
5.3%
Under 18: 26.1%
Working age (18–64): 73.9%
65 and over: 17.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.0%
Naturalized Citizen
—
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.6%
With a Disability
15.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
83.5%
Uninsured
16.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
84.8%
Has a Computer
92.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago
84.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023